GOR06907.TXT Charles Gerrish BELLAMY
Frost, John Eldridge. Colonial Village. Republished by Kittery Historical Society, Kittery, ME via The Cabinet Press, Inc., Milford, NH; Doc 3-27: He bought, with Thomas O. Hoyt, the 1682 Pepperrell Mansion in 18?? from Elder JesseMeader and heirs of Capt. Jesse Frisbee. In 1845 he bought Mr. Hoyt's share in the mansion. In 1848 he removed 15 feet from the east end and 10 feet from the west end, leaving the mansion about the original size. Also about 1848, he usedthe pieces to build two more houses, one of which was owned by the Frisbee family and before 1947 was destroyed by fire.
Additional statements about him:
-walked the Kittery streets in "true Websterian fashion."
-studied architecture and building construction in Boston.
-built the first Kittery Point bridge and many buildings in the vicinity.
-served as Captain in the Maine militia.
-served as Senator in the Maine legislature.
-served as Sheriff of York Co., Maine.
-served as naval inspector of timber.
-organized the defense of Kittery at Fort McClary circa 1861. [2]